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IRS

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abbreviation

  1. Internal Revenue Service

  2. insulin resistance syndrome: a condition associated with diabetes mellitus in which higher than normal levels of insulin are present in the blood to compensate for the failure of normal insulin levels to perform their function

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“It’s possible, even when documents are uploaded digitally, that a preparer could have multiple windows or files open and make a transposition error,” said Thomas Gorczynski, a tax professional and enrolled agent with the IRS.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Related: ‘He didn’t seem very alert’: Our CPA said we owe the IRS $443, but we’re actually due a refund of $637.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

The average individual tax refund was up 11% on a year-over-year basis, to $3,571, they said, citing IRS data for the eight weeks through March 20.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

The IRS still hasn’t applied the refund to the 2023 taxes, and continues to demand payment.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

Milton wore them whenever he met with bank loan officers or auditors from the IRS.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides